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I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
I would repurchase these products in the future
New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding :
4.41 out of 5 based on 48 reviews.

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New Beginnings provide affordable and high quality products for all mums, that help to make breastfeeding easy and worry free.

New Beginnings pumps and feeding accessories have been developed to help busy mums pump, store, feed and nourish their little ones with the healthiest breast milk possible.

For the New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding review we're sending mums the New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump and Breast Milk Storage Bags to rate and review.

More about the New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding products

New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump

The New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump is the perfect accessory to your breastfeeding routine. Not only can this little pump be used to express milk, but can be used for those with an overactive letdown to ensure all milk is saved. This little pump is perfect for mums on the go, travelling and silently expressing when needed.

Product features include:

  • 100% food-grade silicone 
  • BPA, PVC and Phthalate free 
  • Dishwasher safe (up to 210 Degrees)
  • 100ml/5oz capacity 
  • Super soft, flexible and odourless silicone 

New Beginnings Breast Milk Storage Bags

New Beginnings Breast Milk Storage Bags hygienically and conveniently store breastmilk for freezing, transporting and reheating.

Product features include:

  • Sterile, hygienic and BPA free 
  • Thermal colour change sensor to indicate temperature 
  • Food grade matte material 
  • Double zip seal
  • Self-standing base for easy filling

Where can I buy New Beginnings products?

New Beginnings products are available at New Beginnings as well as Baby BuntingBaby Kingdom and Chemist Warehouse.

More about the New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding review

As part of this review mums also tried products from the New Beginnings Cleaning & Sterilising and Breast Care range, read the reviews for these products here.

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Published 4th June 2021


  • Must have

    The new beginnings manual silicon breast pump is your anywhere, anytime pump. Mum life is non stop and the juggle is real! Finding time to pump is hard even on a good day, plus all those wires and cords, power points and space needed just to do so is a whole job on its own. This is why I love my manual pump so much! It’s just one little unit thats nice and small fits in my handbag, so very easy to clean and rinse and it litrally takes up no space at all. So very easy to use.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect fit

    I love how easy and simple it is using my new beginnings silicone breast pump. It fits nicely in my hand and doesn’t take much effort at all to pump, it suctions nicely to my breast and fits well, holds alot of milk. Easy enough to use on one side whilst my girl feeds on the other aswell.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft silicone

    My little one slept in this morning and whilst enjoying my morning coffee and eating my boobie bikkie, my boobs felt like giant melons. I needed to pump atleast one side as i knew my giel would wake soon. I love the fact new beginnings silicone hand pump is so easy to just grab and use! I was able to pump one side whilst finishing off my coffee and bikkie. The shape fits nicely against my breast and nipple, the suction is nice and easy to apply and it holds a nice amount of liquid.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So affordable

    So i borrowed the new beginnings breast pump from a friend and ended up purchasing one for myself. Absolutely fantastic purchase, so easy to use, so affordable, easy to clean and store. I also like to leave my pump suctioned onto my breast whilst doing house work to catch all the drops ahh just love my pump.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Excellent and easy to use

    I would highly recommend the New Beginnings silicone breast pump and milk storage bags. The pump can be used whilst feeding baby or also with a single pump (manual or electric). It really does collected quite a bit of milk – I could get up to 90ml on one side – and helps to reduce the time of pumping or save some milk while feeding bub . This then leads to the storage bags. These are great quality and are already sterile so you can just placed excess milk in here and freeze. They also have a little indicator which tells you the temp of milk, so very useful.

    Great products, great quality, would highly recommend.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Fantastic products!

    I received the silicone manual breast pump and the storage bags in this range and I am very pleasantly surprised with the products, their functionality and quality. It’s easy to get bamboozled by all the brands and their prices, but this comes in at a very, very affordable price and works just as many other pumps of its design. I am very happy with this product and will definitely recommend it wherever possible.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breastfeeding accessory

    My new beginnings silicone manual breast pump has become my favorite by far. I have the tommee tippee manual pump cost:$30 and the medela electric breast pump cost:$279. It’s small and compact making it so easy to grab and go. You can use it whilst feeding bubs on the otherside so you can collect all tbat liquid gold that would otherwise be soaked up into a breast pad. Absolutely love love love.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Small and easy enough to take anywhere

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is fantastic, its such an easier an more convenient way of collecting my liquid gold! All I do is simply suction to my breast and let the silicone pump do the work for me, as it draws out my milk using gentle suctions. Hands free!!
    It’s so light and compact that it fits in my handbag or nappy bag and so simple to just grab out and use whenever I need to.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Nice and comfortable

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is very comfy, it sits nicely on my breast and suctions on well to my nipple. It’s very easy to pump and takes very little effort at all, its also a cery nice fit for my hand. Holds quite alot of milk, about a feed for my hungry bub. The storage bags are great too suitable for fridge and the freezer.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    I cannot believe how easy it is to use my new beginnings breast pump. It fits nice and snug on my breast and nipple. The bottle holds alot of breast milk and it comes with a lid for storing. Very pleased and happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Great value

    I would really recommend this product as it is great value for money and easy to use

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Must have

    The new beginnings manual silicon breast pump is your anywhere, anytime pump. Mum life is non stop and the juggle is real! Finding time to pump is hard even on a good day, plus all those wires and cords, power points and space needed just to do so is a whole job on its own. This is why I love my manual pump so much! It’s just one little unit thats nice and small fits in my handbag, so very easy to clean and rinse and it litrally takes up no space at all. So very easy to use.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breastfeeding accessory

    My new beginnings silicone manual breast pump has become my favorite by far. I have the tommee tippee manual pump cost:$30 and the medela electric breast pump cost:$279. It’s small and compact making it so easy to grab and go. You can use it whilst feeding bubs on the otherside so you can collect all tbat liquid gold that would otherwise be soaked up into a breast pad. Absolutely love love love.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Small and easy enough to take anywhere

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is fantastic, its such an easier an more convenient way of collecting my liquid gold! All I do is simply suction to my breast and let the silicone pump do the work for me, as it draws out my milk using gentle suctions. Hands free!!
    It’s so light and compact that it fits in my handbag or nappy bag and so simple to just grab out and use whenever I need to.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Nice and comfortable

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is very comfy, it sits nicely on my breast and suctions on well to my nipple. It’s very easy to pump and takes very little effort at all, its also a cery nice fit for my hand. Holds quite alot of milk, about a feed for my hungry bub. The storage bags are great too suitable for fridge and the freezer.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect fit

    I love how easy and simple it is using my new beginnings silicone breast pump. It fits nicely in my hand and doesn’t take much effort at all to pump, it suctions nicely to my breast and fits well, holds alot of milk. Easy enough to use on one side whilst my girl feeds on the other aswell.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    So easy to use, so simple to just grab and pop onto the breast and pump. I love using my new beginnings hand held breast pump over my medela electric pump, simply because its much easier to use and alot more affective too.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    I cannot believe how easy it is to use my new beginnings breast pump. It fits nice and snug on my breast and nipple. The bottle holds alot of breast milk and it comes with a lid for storing. Very pleased and happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Very discreet

    I had a class today, thankfully all 15 of us were women. 2 were pregnant and 3 of us were breastfeeding mums. My little one was down stairs in the creche and didnt get braught up for a feed so i knew she was fine playing and taking in her new surroundings. Luckily I was prepared and braught my new beginnings hand pump. I was able to pull it out, unbutton my shirt, throw a sweater over my shoulders (to help cover up), i suctioned on the pump to my breast and was able to pump whilst taking my class. When I popped the bottle filled with milk on the table ready to pop the lid on, one of the girls asked if i had just pumped that amount. I said yes just now, the entire class tuened to look and was completely shocked because noone noticed i was ever pumping. 4 mums asked for the name and brand of the pump and i was more then happy to supply the info.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft silicone

    My little one slept in this morning and whilst enjoying my morning coffee and eating my boobie bikkie, my boobs felt like giant melons. I needed to pump atleast one side as i knew my giel would wake soon. I love the fact new beginnings silicone hand pump is so easy to just grab and use! I was able to pump one side whilst finishing off my coffee and bikkie. The shape fits nicely against my breast and nipple, the suction is nice and easy to apply and it holds a nice amount of liquid.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Discreet

    Small enough to use discreetly yet big enough to hold an entire feed/meal for my girl. I love using my new beginnings breast pump, its so easy to use and I’ve found so many ways to catch those drops using my pump.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So affordable

    So i borrowed the new beginnings breast pump from a friend and ended up purchasing one for myself. Absolutely fantastic purchase, so easy to use, so affordable, easy to clean and store. I also like to leave my pump suctioned onto my breast whilst doing house work to catch all the drops ahh just love my pump.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft and easy to use

    My boobs were so full when I visited a friends place that i felt they were going to burst. She had her new beginnings pump and asked if id like to borrow it. I instantly popped it in my breast and allowed it to suction on and then i felt instant relief. I almost filled the bottle so had to empty it. I was able to pump on one side and feed on the other, its fantastic.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect little pump

    I was so happy with this product it fulfilled all of my pumping needs. The ease of use and the pump bags were really awesome I would recommend this product to anyone who is breast feeding or needing to get relief from letting down

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breast pump very happy

    I loved this breast pump it really was an amazing product worked perfectly and I would recommend it to anyone who is breast feeding or needing it for the let down process new beginnings will be my go to brand in future for a range of products they carry

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • New beginnings

    I love the new beginnings brand, the pump attached so easy and was able collect so much milk, when usually it be wasted on a cloth. The bags were a perfect size and easy to open. Very impressed!!!

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Storage bags were easy to use

    The bags were great. They sealed well and it was easy to transfer the breast milk from the pump to the storage bags. The bags are durable and are easy to defrost. I don’t lie the idea of them not being reusable, I feel as though we should be reaching a more sustainable approach to storage in this current climate, hence my wariness about repurchasing. In saying that, if you aren’t a frequent pumper, these are a good solution to have on hand.

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Fabulous pump to catch your letdown

    The pump was great to attach whilst breastfeeding, it suctioned well and I was able to leave it throughout the whole process of latching my 2 year old octopus all of the way through putting her to bed. The pump material seemed thinner than I anticipated however it didn’t affect its effectiveness. It did it’s task and I would recommend, I also loved the easy pour channel for the breast milk, so fantastic knowing exactly where to pour without the risk of losing all of that precious gold!

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • High quality easy to use!!

    High quality product, easy to use and clean.
    Breastmilk storage bags are high quality made for easy storage.
    Pump definitely helps catch letdown off one breast while feeding from the other.
    High recommend these products to first
    time mums great easy to use.
    Will definitely be using more New Beginnings products

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Great products for breastfeeding mums

    These products are so great for breastfeeding busy mummies while being able to pump milk on the run without needing electricity and can then store the milk in the bags to use at another time. These bags can be put in the fridge and freezer which is great for using at a different time and having extra milk on hand!

    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future

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The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.

Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!

Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.

The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case.
The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case. Image: The Somewhere Co.

Lunch Box Comparison Table

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)

The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.

MontiiCoB.BoxFrank Green Lunch ContainerYumboxSky Gazer Bentgo ModernThe Somewhere Co. MiniEcoCocoonBright Star KidsStuck On YouCountry Road ElysiaOmieBox
StyleBagBentoBoxBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBento
Colour variationsYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
MaterialFabric & aluminium liningPP & siliconeStainless steel & siliconeABS, tritan & siliconeFabric & PEVA liningBPA-free plasticRPET & aluminium foil liningStainless steel & siliconeFabric & insulation liningBPA-free plastic100% cotton canvas & insulation liningStainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price$42.95$27.95$79.95$49.95$34.99$39.95$38$84.95$39.95$54.95$59.95$89.95
Loved for itsRoomy size & machine washable designCustom divider3-in-1 designPortion-controlled sectionsUnique designsRemovable sandwich dividerShoulder strapDishwasher-safe partsPersonalisationLeak-proof silicone sealInternal name labelStorage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)

How to choose the best lunch box for school

When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.

  • Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
  • Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
  • Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
  • Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
  • Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
  • The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.

Any included reviews come via the Mouths of Mums Facebook Page.

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.

Pros:

  • Interior name label
  • Fabulous large size fits everything!
  • Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling

“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)

“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs” (Sarah)

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.

Pros:

  • Leak-proof silicone seal
  • Comes with a gel cooler pack
  • The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich

“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!” (Kerrie)

“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too” (Tash)

“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.” (Kendal)

“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.” (Mums On A Budget)

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Woolworths, b.box


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.

Pros:

  • Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
  • Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
  • Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.

Pros:

  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
  • Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!

Pros:

  • Water-resistant
  • PEVA internal lining
  • Side pocket for a water bottle

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.

Pros:

  • Kid-friendly latch
  • Antibacterial silicone seal
  • Includes four large compartments

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.

Pros:

  • Roomy and stylish
  • Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
  • Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a bagel and fresh food inside.

Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.

Pros:

  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Every compartment is leak-proof
  • Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.

Pros:

  • Machine-washable
  • Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
  • With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!

Pros:

  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Separates into three parts for easy cleaning

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.

Pros:

  • Easy-carry handle
  • Internal name label
  • Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

Omiebox hot and cold kids' lunch boxes in pink and blue styles.

Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the  280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!

Pros:

  • Keeps food hot for up to 6 hours
  • Fabulous for ‘nude food’ lunches
  • Awesome carry handle for younger kids

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:

  • Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
  • Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
  • Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
  • Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
  • Almond-meal slice with raspberries or blueberries – or both!
  • Vegetarian sausage rolls – these freeze well and make a great meat-free lunch when cold.

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  • Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.

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  • Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.

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  • Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.

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  • I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.

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  • So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.

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  • There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.

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  • There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain

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  • This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.

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  • Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.

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  • This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes

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  • This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones

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  • Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.

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  • These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.

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  • I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.

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  • My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags

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  • Love our bento b.boxes. So easy to pack. I do however worry that they’re made of plastic, not metal….

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  • My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.

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  • Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.

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  • I absolutely love the bb box quite sturdy. It took many lunch box to find one that would last. Before this lunch box we had a stuck on you. I found the stuck on you lunch box didn’t last when the hinge’s snapped they wouldn’t get back to me (only had for a short time and my youngest couldn’t open it so it wasn’t dropped. Just opened it after the 8th time and snapped). The bb box has lasted the last year and a half and still going strong

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  • What a great help for busy Mommas like us. From the style to comfort and convenience, this article really put the best for our kids. Not to mention the added info about safety on what these lunchboxes were made of! I am also impressed about the organisation function of each, it seems small but woooh could put so much…thanks for sharing this article

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